Rockies outfielder Michael Cuddyer extend his club-record hitting streak to 27 games, which is also the longest hitting streak in the Majors this season.

San Diego Padres (40-42)

The most impressive aspect of the Padres' season? They're doing this with Chase Headley having a so-so season by his standards. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

San Diego Padres' Kyle Blanks was batting .284 with five home runs, 18 RBIs, seven doubles and 16 runs scored in 26 games in June and the team is 26-19 with him in the starting lineup and 14-22 without him.

Kansas City Royals (38-41)

The Royals are going to have to find a second-base solution before long. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

The Kansas City Royals have designated for assignment Right fielder Jeff Francoeur and recalled second baseman Johnny Giavotella from Triple-A Omaha.

Matt Harvey struck out 11 batters against the Washington Nationals in just seven innings. The Mets also announced they will monitor Harvey's inning count and could shut him down early this season to protrect his arm for the future.

Milwaukee Brewers (32-48)

Things keep getting worse for the Brewers: Corey Hart is lost for the year. (Mark Hirsch/Getty Images)

Aramis Ramirez became the 15th active player to record 2,000 career hits, his 2,000 hit was a solo home run.

Chicago White Sox (32-47)

The White Sox have been one of the worst teams in the American League over the past four weeks. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Chicago scored five runs in the first inning, but the Indians scored then next 14 runs to win, 19-10, in the early game of a doubleheader.

Houston Astros (30-52)

Houston might make some moves around the deadline, but they don't have big pieces to deal. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

The Astros scored four runs in the fourth inning against the Cardinals and received a good outing from Erik Bedard to beat the first place Cardinals 4-3.

Miami Marlins (29-51)

Believe it or not Miami has played well recently. (Photo by Steve Mitchell/Getty Images)

Jeff Mathis's hit a walk-off grand slam against the San Diego Padres to give the Marlins a 6-2 victory on Sunday.